Resources
Vista Speech Consultants is dedicated to providing evidence-based care and empowering our clients through education. We believe that recovery and progress are supported by having access to the highest quality information. Here you will find a curated collection of trusted national organizations and specialized programs, including the Parkinson’s Voice Project, for which we are a proud certified provider. Whether you are seeking information on aphasia, cognitive recovery, or voice therapy, these resources serve as a helpful extension of our clinical work together.
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
 As the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for speech-language pathologists, ASHA provides comprehensive, evidence-based information regarding communication and swallowing disorders. Their public resources are an invaluable starting point for understanding your diagnosis and the standards of clinical care. Click below to visit their website to learn more:
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Parkinson’s Voice Project — Licensed SPEAK OUT!® Provider
At Vista Speech Consultants, we provide specialized therapy to help individuals with Parkinson’s regain and retain their speech and swallowing. We are proud to be a licensed provider of the SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program. This evidence-based treatment focuses on "speaking with intent" to transition speech from an automatic function to an intentional act.
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Note: The SPEAK OUT!® Therapy Program was developed by the nonprofit organization, Parkinson Voice Project. Click below to visit their website to learn more:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
This foundation is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Parkinson’s research. Beyond their work in finding a cure, they provide patients and caregivers with highly accessible guides on navigating life with Parkinson’s and the latest breakthroughs in treatment. Cognitive changes are a common but often under-discussed aspect of Parkinson’s. The Michael J. Fox Foundation provides an excellent Cognition Guide that explains how the brain processes information and offers strategies for managing "brain fog" or executive function challenges. Click below to visit their website to learn more:Â
Aphasia & Cognitive Support
National Aphasia Association (NAA) The NAA is a primary resource for individuals living with aphasia and their caregivers. They offer tools for communication, advocacy, and a deep library of resources to help families navigate the journey of language recovery after a stroke or brain injury.
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Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) For those seeking information on cognitive-communication therapy and recovery following a traumatic brain injury, the BIAA provides essential education and support systems to help survivors and their families move forward. Click below to visit their website to learn more: ​
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Reading Rockets
Successful literacy begins with a strong foundation in oral language. Reading Rockets offers research-based strategies for parents and educators to help children develop phonemic awareness and a lifelong love for reading. It is an essential tool for families looking to support their child’s speech and literacy development at home. Click below to visit their website to learn more: Â
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Step Up for Students Scholarship
We call it customized education. This is our driving mission. We unite the community to provide scholarships that open doors to a stronger future. With this support, Florida students can choose the right learning environment and connect with the resources they need to reach their full potential.Â
With Step Up For Students Scholarships, children gain access to private or public schools that would otherwise be out of their reach. Struggling readers and math students excel with extra support. And those with unique abilities access a wider range of academic programs and materials to meet their needs.Â